WHAT KIND OF GROWTH DO WE WANT FOR LUCAN?
For some time now, I’ve been reflecting on what kind of growth we want for Lucan and South Dublin generally. Like many people, I recognise that Ireland has a housing crisis and that we urgently need more homes. The cost of renting and purchasing has to come down in price too, relative to people’s earnings.…
Keep readingREZONING IN LUCAN & COUNTY 2026
REZONING PROPOSALS 2026 June 2026: What are the Chief Executive’s Final Rezoning Proposals? June 2026: What are the Final CE Rezoning Recommendations for Lucan? Adamstown SDZ West, LucanFinnstown Castle, LucanTubber Lane North, LucanSt. Edmundsbury, LucanStonewall, LucanFoxhunter, LucanAdamstown South & West (Outer), Lucan June 2026: What Happens Next and What Are the Key Dates for Rezoning…
Keep readingPublic Transport Issues in Lucan & Adamstown: Mid-February 2026 Update
[16/02/2026] Still no firm date for the NTA Workshops for Councillors! However, we have been asked to forward issues with public transport to the Manager in SDCC Transportation. I sent a detailed summary of all feedback kindly sent to me in early January 2026 by you, my constituents. I am determined that this feedback gets…
Keep readingPERSONAL THOUGHTS ON ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL REZONING IN LUCAN
A 2 MIN READ…VIEWS OWN The Government has this year put intense pressure on all Councils and Councillors to find an additional 50% zoned land for housing for their development plans (see the background information via the link below). They have stated that if Councillors do not rezone sufficient land, they will take the power…
Keep readingMeeting with TII about National/Motorway Road issues.
Myself and Cllr Liona O’Toole represented Lucan’s issues robustly at a detailed meeting on 16th July, 2025, along with other SDCC Councillors. The purpose of the meeting was to bring issues relating to N and M roads (National and Motorway) to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for discussion. I would like to thank all my constituents…
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Cllr Helen Farrell 